Tequila Marinated Steak with Tomato Relish Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large boneless sirloin steak
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 7 tablespoons minced jarred garlic
• Grated peel of one lime
• 2 tablespoons cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, plus pickling juice
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 2 lb halved cherry tomatoes

Preparation:

Tequila Marinated Steak with Tomato Relish Recipe

• Plastic zip-top bag
• Small saucepan
• Small sieve
• Grill or barbeque

1. At least two hours before serving, make the marinade. Whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, first 1/2 cup oil, soy sauce, tequila, garlic, lime peel, cumin and oregano.
2. Place your steak in the plastic bag. Pour the marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. You can go as long as 8 hours; the longer it marinates the better the meal will be.
3. Make the relish. Mix the vinegar, 4 teaspoons oregano, 1/4 cup olive oil, jalapenos, scallions and tomatoes in a large bowl and let stand until ready to serve.
4. When you are ready to cook, remove the steak from the marinade and let it come up to room temperature. Reserve the marinade.
5. Prepare the grill for medium-high heat. Grill the steak for approximately 10 minutes or until your desired doneness level.
6. In the meantime, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in the saucepan. Reduce by about half.
7. Strain the marinade into a small serving bowl or gravy boat, pressing the solids with a wooden spoon to extract maximum flavor and juice. Discard the solids.
8. Plate the steak and serve with the relish and the sauce.

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